[LULLABY TONE PLAYS]
[SNORING]
[SIGHS]
[GROANS]
Tom...
Honey...
- Tom. - What?
What is it, my love?
What? Did your water break?
- Pee. - What?
Pee.
Sorry?
I peed myself.
[TOM LAUGHS]
Laura, Mommy just wet the bed! [LAUGHS]
Quit joking around.
You...
- [TOM LAUGHING] - [ELISA SIGHS]
[ELISA GRUNTS]
Smart-ass...
[TOM LAUGHING]
[ELISA] Don't you know how pregnancy works?
This huge belly squeezes my bladder
and if I sneeze or cough... my pee leaks!
[ELISA SIGHS]
- [BATH WATER RUNNING] - [TOM LAUGHING]
- [ELISA MOCKING TOM] - [TOM LAUGHING HYSTERICALLY]
Dumbass.
DAD ROCKS
[ELISA SIGHS]
[TOM CHUCKLES]
Ah, 41 weeks...
Good grief, sweetheart.
Look, princess, I know that at some point in life,
daughters want to end their moms,
but don't you think you're starting a little too soon?
[TOM CHUCKLES]
Laura... Take your time, sweetheart.
Does Mommy seem angry? Yes.
Is she a bed-wetter? Yes.
[ELISA LAUGHS] Smart-ass.
But Laura, that means nothing when you remember
that your mother is intelligent,
that your mother is the best lawyer in the city,
that she is gorgeous...
And that your dad is... cool.
He's not just cool.
Your dad's a computer genius and a hot one at that.
You'll adore us, baby girl.
[ELISA CHUCKLES]
Honey...
Have you realized we'll soon become a trio?
Yes. But first...
You have to come out, baby! C'mon!
Want a ride?
- Sure do. - [ELISA SIGHS]
["KILARIO" BY DI MELO PLAYS]
♪♪
[TOM] Well, honey, here we go.
- Have a good day at work. See you later. - [ELISA] Thank you, honey.
[TOM] Thank you.
- Have a good day at work. - You too.
Damn door!
- [ELISA] Geez... - Oh, honey!
- This is important, okay? - [ELISA] Mhm.
In case of emergency, keep a potty with you at all times.
- Smart-ass... - Love you, bedwetter!
[TOM LAUGHS]
♪♪
What's up, Tetsuo?
Hey, Ivan.
♪♪
Good morning.
[MUSIC STOPS]
- [PHONE LINE RINGS] - [ELISA SIGHS]
[PHONE RINGING]
Uh-oh...
What's this, darling? Are you doing penance or something?
My dear, you need a tow truck.
[ELISA SIGHS]
To think I used to be a size small... Is that coffee?
Stop, you addict! When will you send me those lawsuits?
I'll send them as soon as I fix some stuff.
- Elisa, you're like 700 weeks! - I know.
You'll blow up and become Brazil's largest earthquake.
Even Japan will feel it!
[ELISA CHUCKLES]
Do you know how much productivity drops after birth?
Eighty-one percent.
I mean, I have to make up for it before this wonderful being comes out.
But there are two people out here to take care of this child.
- Oh, I know. Tom won't handle it. - What? He will.
- It'll be a fiasco. - It won't be.
Tom can handle it.
- Sure. - He gets jittery sometimes,
but he'll nail it.
Because Tom is wonderful, gentle, funny, affectionate...
You know the type of man who says exactly what we want to hear?
Sure. Therapists also do that, and you don't have to marry them.
You're so fussy.
Go handle those lawsuits, darling.
You have a bun in the oven, bills to pay...
[SIGHS]
I'm gonna find you, Tommy.
[TOM SIGHS]
[VIDEO GAME NARRATOR] Enemy sighted.
Ah!
- I won! Knifed you! - Unbelievable.
[JÚLIO] Oh, baby... Pay up, 50 bucks.
- What, 50? - [JÚLIO] If knifed, pay 50.
We bet 30.
I won't even grab my wallet.
- Whatever. - My postgame beer is on you.
Lemme just call Elisa to see if she's okay.
You really think Laura will be born during the match?
[JÚLIO] Of all times? Just think about it.
Let's go!
Tonight I'll score at least one hat trick, bro.
Shit, lemme tell you something...
[PRINTER BUZZES]
[ELISA SIGHS]
- Bye, Elisa. - Bye.
Ah... That's just wonderful. What a day.
[GRUNTS]
- [PRINTER BEEPS] - [ELISA GRUNTS]
[GROANS]
[WATER BREAKS]
[ELISA GASPS]
[TOLIET FLUSHES]
Whoa, Daddy, are you pregnant?
Stop it, dude, I was just relaxed.
Christ, what a stench, Júlio! What did you eat, man?
Oxtail stew.
Christ...
Now tell me, how are things with Margo?
Any problems raising Beto?
[JÚLIO] No problems, dude, just gotta manage it well.
[TOM] I want tips, you're my guru!
I'm dad of the year, I'll coach you!
- [PHONE BUZZING] - [WHISTLE BLOWS]
[WALTZ INSTRUMENTAL FADES IN]
[CROWD CHEERS]
♪♪
[GRUNTS]
♪♪
[CHEERING]
♪♪
[CHEERING]
[GRUNTS]
♪♪
[INSTRUMENTAL FADES OUT]
Did you see my rabona?
That was a fluke, come on!
[TOM] If it weren't for my injury, I'd have done it again!
It was totally by chance!
6 VOICE MESSAGES 45 MISSED CALLS
[PHONE BEEPS]
[ELISA ON VOICEMAIL] Babe, my water broke.
I'm on my way to the hospital. Where are you?
[ELISA ON VOICEMAIL] I called you 45 times, I'm in the hospital!
Tom, I am waiting for you. Show up!
Your daughter is coming, do you understand?
And she'll be born without a father!
[ELISA YELLING ON VOICEMAIL] You know what? Don't even come here!
Show up right now or don't even come!
[TAXI DRIVE YELLS]
O Lord, deliver this Black man from bigotry
because his daughter is coming!
♪♪
[TIRES SQUEEK]
[TOM] Thank you so much!
Thanks!
Ouch...
[GRUNTING]
Hey, hey, hey! Accidents are in Block B!
It's not an accident, my wife is in labor!
Have you been here before?
- No. - Photo ID?
Yes.
It's right here...
VIP CLIENT - 8% DISCOUNT
- Go on. But come back later. - All right! Thanks!
[DRAMATIC MUSIC STARTS]
Where's the surgical ward?
[GASPS]
- Very good, very good! - Coming in.
I'm here, okay?
Look who arrived. Welcome, Daddy!
- Now's your turn, Elisa! - Everything okay?
Apart from giving birth to our daughter without you,
it's all good!
[DOCTOR] There's a contraction coming!
[DOCTOR] Come on, Elisa!
Stop filming!
[DOCTOR] Very good! Use this anger and push!
[DOCTOR] Go, go, go!
[DOCTOR] Yes, very good!
- [DOCTOR LAUGHS] - [BABY CRIES]
[BABY CRYING]
[NURSE] I can't believe some fathers still pass out.
- Are you okay? - I'm all right, thanks.
She's so beautiful, Tom. Look, Tom.
- Look at this beautiful thing we made! - [TOM] My God, she's perfect.
- Did you count her fingers? - [ELISA] So beautiful! I did.
[DOCTOR] Tom, cut the cord.
- Me? - [DOCTOR] Yes!
[DOCTOR] Don't be silly, it's your daughter!
- Okay. - [DOCTOR] Hold this.
[BABY CALLING]
Good! See? It didn't hurt.
Congratulations, Daddy!
Ah, sweetheart...
Daddy's here. My name is Tomás.
Tom. Nice to meet you, sweetie.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
- [NURSE] I came to get your baby. - Oh, no, no, no...
May I?
Does she really need to go?
[BABY CRYING]
Okay. Bye, Laura.
Careful.
[ELISA EXHALES]
Tom, she's so beautiful!
Now we're a complete family, like we always dreamed.
- Were you drinking? - Me?
No, it's hand sanitizer.
[TOM] Oh, Mom... Do you realize I'm a father now?
- Are you aware of that? - I am. What about you?
I will be...
The best father in the history of fathers.
[LAUGHS]
I'll be such a good father
that she'll only start dating when she's 40.
- Oh, really? - Really.
Even foreign scientists will want to study me.
[GLADYS LAUGHS]
She's so beautiful.
How can someone abandon such a wonderful thing?
Oh, my son... Forget about that!
Now is the time to focus on your baby girl,
on taking care of her.
She's what's most important.
Your treasure.
[GLADYS] She's so beautiful!
[GLADYS] I can't wait to see my granddaughter.
Oh, Elisa's parents are here, okay?
That's great!
It's good to see your in-laws from time to time.
Says the one with no in-laws.
- Slow down, Elisa! - [TOM] Hello.
[ELISA'S MOTHER] Elisa, I told you a million times.
Hey, guys! How's the breastfeeding?
Terrible!
Laura's getting stressed out! Look, look!
How are you?
Shouldn't we wait outside for a bit?
- Give some privacy to mother and... - Great!
The women can figure it out. Let's get some coffee.
No, no. Don't go, honey.
- C'mon. - I've had coffee already...
Well, Colonel...
Now we can talk father to father, right?
Then brace yourself, young man.
Because that easy life you led...
is over. Understand me?
This poor excuse of a job you have...
Forget it.
You must find a serious job now, earn some real money.
A child is a hell of an expense,
and the responsibility is all yours. The father's.
The mother brings the breast. The father brings the wallet!
Do you understand me?
So... Ready to go to war, soldier?
- I think so. - I'm indeed quite worried, Gladys.
These kids won't handle it.
I can see it already. You'll need a babysitter.
Now...
We can send them money for a babysitter, right?
Well, son, I'm leaving.
I think it's important that you two get comfortable.
- So soon, Mom? - Us too.
Great. Then let's all go.
Aw, jeez...
I'm glad you came. It's always such a joy
- when you're around. - Take care.
- Bye. - Bye.
Calm down, my dear, a little tough love never hurt anyone.
Thanks.
- I'll be back tomorrow, okay? - Okay, thanks.
Honey... What a relief.
I was so tired of my mom.
The Colonel gave me a full lecture on fatherhood
and now I'm shivering.
Do you get now why I left home early
and why only a Christmas visit is enough?
- Wow... - Look at her.
Cutest thing in the world.
- She's beautiful. - So beautiful...
[BABY COOS]
[TOM AND ELISA GIGGLE]
Wanna hold your daughter for a bit?
No, no way. I don't wanna drop her.
Don't be silly. Hold your daughter, c'mon.
Whoa, she's so fragile, honey.
- So fragile! - Not at all...
- Look here. - [ELISA] Oh, that's beautiful!
[INSTRUMENTALS FADE IN]
[TOM GIGGLES]
So strong!
[TOM] It's Daddy!
[BABY COOS]
Welcome home, princess!
Well...
Now it's for real.
[ELISA SIGHS]
- I'll put her in the crib. - Okay.
[BABY CRIES]
There...
There, Laura.
- Is she okay? - There you go.
If she cries, I give her the breast.
Look.
You see?
It's Laura...
[VIDEO GAME SFX]
She won't stop crying, Tom.
- Have you fed her? - She won't stop. Yes.
I just fed her.
- What about her diaper? - It's not it, I've changed it.
What's for lunch today, honey?
Your mom's lasagna. I'll heat it up.
Nice.
[BABY CRYING]
[ELISA] Oh, cutie pie...
What is it, my princess?
Honey, she's crying a lot, isn't she?
- Is she okay? - Yeah... Help me, Tom.
What if it's cramps? The doctor said she could have cramps.
- Yeah... - We could do the shantala.
Hmm... I don't know, honey. There's religion involved, no way.
Stop making excuses and help me already!
What if she goes haywire?
Just help me, do something, make the crying stop!
[BABY CRIES]
- There. - How do we do it again?
You use your knuckles, you know?
Use them to massage her, like this.
Do something, she's crying so much!
- Honey, which fingers, again? - For Christ's sake, Tom.
Here. It's all written here.
- Put her on your knee. - I see.
You know my knee is injured...
It will be fine, just make the crying stop!
[BABY CONTINUES CRYING]
[GLADYS] Hello there...
- Coming in, the door is open! - Thank God, Gladys.
It's crazy in here. We don't even shut the door.
Granny brought food, and it's still warm!
[BABY CRYING]
[ELISA] It's good to see you.
Hey, it always starts like this.
The first days are pure madness.
Then it gets worse.
Don't say that.
I'm going there to help.
Tom! Tom!
[GLADYS] Where's my granddaughter?
[GLADYS] Grandma's here. Come, come.
[CRYING STOPS]
Thank God for Gladys.
[VIDEO GAME AUDIO] Go to the bomb's location and defuse it.
[ELISA SIGHS OF RELIEF]
She's fed, burped, and changed.
Now she's asleep.
I think we can sleep for a few hours.
[BABY STARTS CRYING]
Your turn.
Odds and evens.
Yay, even! You win!
[TOM GRUNTS]
[BABY CRYING]
[TOM] Hey, sweetheart.
Oh, baby...
There, there...
I know, I know, I know...
Oh, sweetie...
Calm down, sweetheart.
You're a lucky girl, sweetheart,
because you have a daddy, you have a mommy...
We both love you...
Some people don't have that.
I myself didn't have a dad.
But I had Grandma Gladys.
It's the Law of Compensation, sweetheart.
[BABY CRIES]
Oh!
Wait a sec, I've got something to show you.
Wait here for Daddy!
I'll be back! I'll be back!
[BABY CRIES]
[TOM] Now... Look here.
Look here...
Look here, sweetie. Look at this.
Look at this.
Touch the crest and feel it.
Here. Touch it right here.
You're touching the crest!
Two-time world champion...
Good!
[INSTRUMENTALS FADE IN]
[CAMERA CLICKS]
♪♪
[BABY COOS]
Elisa!
Honey!
Honey, you won't believe this!
I put on my Corinthians jersey...
Laura looked, then caressed the crest.
She caressed it, then fell asleep.
It's a magical jersey, honey!
Mmm... Yeah, that's great.
Let's sleep now, okay?
Okay, I'll give you the details tomorrow.
"A NEW FAN!"
♪♪
- Hey, Ednaldo! - Hi!
[ELISA] Ednaldo, back already?
[ELISA] Aw, he's so cute!
He is! Pedro is the light of my life.
Hey, man, how are you handling things on your own?
We find a way, Mr. Tom.
Even though my leave is over, the boss is still generous.
The residents also help me, because I'm a single father...
Listen, Ednaldo...
You can count on me. Whatever you need...
Someone to watch Pedro... Anything, okay?
You can call us. Really.
- Thank you so much. - Goodbye.
There.
That's crazy, I didn't know women still died in childbirth.
- But relatives must be helping. - No, according to the residents,
he's holding it together on his own.
[TOM] Wow, I can't imagine.
It's already tough with two of us.
- Can you imagine? - Can you imagine?
[BABY CRYING]
[ELISA] Oh, my!
Júlio, is the client there?
I'm logging onto my PC to find the bug for you, okay?
- [ELISA] Uh-oh, Tom! - Yeah?
She pooped, Tom! Bring the diaper that's on the table!
Wait just a sec!
[ELISA] It's bad, come quickly!
[ELISA] Here it is...
Júlio, I found a mistake.
It's on line 213 of the I/O module.
- You gotta add a conditional there. - Well, well...
Will you look at that!
A father working during his paternity leave.
- There's a bug in the system. - Oh?
What about the bug in our system, my dear?
[TOM CHUCKLES]
She's so beautiful...
Especially when she's asleep.
- It's all worth it for a cutie like this. - Oh, it is.
Oh, I feel...
I have no words, I'm just in love.
Why don't you have one?
Are you crazy? I'll have you committed.
An 81 percent drop in productivity, remember?
Where's the Elisa who dreamed of rising to the top with me?
She's a mom now.
Different priorities...
Anyway,
how's Tom doing as a father?
Honey...
I'll go play soccer, okay?
But I won't be long, I just need to relax a bit.
- [TOM] All right? - Sure.
Bye, sweethearts.
Bye, Joana.
[DOOR CLOSES]
I say this as your friend: Paternity leave is ruining your game.
- I'm glad you're coming back to work. - Man, having a child isn't for amateurs.
Every three hours she starts screaming!
- Beto wasn't like this? - Beto? Nah!
I'm a true manager, Tom!
I don't repeat this often enough: You need good management skills.
If things get ugly, let the mom handle it.
Moms are hardwired to take care of their children.
But Elisa's been acting strange lately, y'know?
Where's my wife? It's like she's been replaced.
It can take some time, but once you get used to it,
raising a child becomes a cakewalk.
See why I'll never have children?
I can't see my life end like this.
- Let's do this! - [TOM] What a jerk, I just had a daughter.
[INSTRUMENTALS FADE IN]
You're up early.
I got up to feed the baby and couldn't sleep again.
And Laura?
Asleep.
Now honey, after giving it some thought,
- [ELISA] I believe we should... - Hey Júlio! What's up, man?
Another bug, really?
Man, that's probably just...
Uh, I can't talk right now.
I'm dealing with something important.
I'll be there soon.
Yeah. okay, all right.
Oh.
- There's a bug in the company's system. - Can we talk about our family now,
or shall we keep discussing the bug in the system?
[SCOFFS] C'mon, of course.
Anyway...
You're going back to work, right?
So we must have some things settled for when I go back to work.
Already?
- Are you thinking nanny or day care? - Day care.
It'll help her socialize.
Yeah... and also catch a bunch of germs.
Anyway, I did some research, and here's the best one around.
Here's the price.
Whoa, what is this? A day care or a luxury spa?
- I know. - Holy...
And you're the one paying most of our bills, honey...
I think I'll ask for a raise.
Think you can do it?
Well, Enzo is always complimenting my work, so I'll try.
Perfect, because we'll also need a bigger car.
Our compact isn't big enough for Laura's stuff.
Agreed.
There you go. Our family's new plans:
day care, a pay raise...
and a new car.
- [ELISA] Hm. - [TOM CHUCKLES]
And honey, before I go to work, I was wondering
if we could maybe go to our room?
- How about it? - Settle down.
Settle down, Tom.
Go. You're late. Go.
- Later then, right? - Yeah.
Later.
[TOM] I'd better shower or I'll be late.
Yeah, honey. A happy hour.
I know.
Enzo wanted to celebrate my return,
so I'm here to score some points with him.
No, I haven't asked him yet. That's why I had to come.
Uh-huh.
No, of course not. I won't be home late.
Yes.
Sure, I'll pass by the drugstore.
Okay. Oh, honey!
I love you! And Laura too!
- [TOM] Yes, happy hour! - I didn't think you were coming!
[TOM] Let's toast, 'cause this doesn't happen often enough!
[ALL LAUGH]
[DOOR CLOSES]
- [TOM SIGHS] - [ELISA GASPS]
Elisa, dear, I'm so sorry!
But c'mon, this place looks like a minefield!
It's 3 a.m., Tom. The happy hour was good, huh?
[TOM CHUCKLES] I couldn't leave early. Enzo stayed till the end.
[TOM GRUNTS]
Did you get a raise? Hm?
I didn't ask him yet. But don't worry, he loves me.
- All right. - All right.
[TOM] Hey honey, listen...
[TOM] I was at a happy hour, but now I'm the happy one.
Hello, dear. How are you?
How's our daughter, hm?
I thought about you two all day. Are you all right?
Is Laura all right?
Is there any energy left in you?
I could cut you some slack, but you have hand sanitizer breath.
Come on, we've had drunk sex many times before.
Sure, but our breaths were mutual.
Did you buy what I asked?
Yes, I bought everything.
Baby wipes,
nursing pads,
some shantala oil... Shantala...
It kinda sounds dirty.
[TOM CHUCKLES]
This brand sucks, Laura gets rashes all over.
- [TOM] Oh, that's a thing? - It's a thing, yes.
We need to talk, Tom.
Because of the baby wipes? I'll return them.
[ELISA] That's not it.
I need you to be closer.
I need you closer to me, I'm feeling...
- neglected in this house. - What, neglected?
I want you so bad, how can you be neglected?
- That's not it. - You're tired, right?
That's not it, okay? I'll just... go get some sleep.
[TOM] Okay. Good night, honey.
I'm a mess.
- No way, you look great. - I'm a mess.
[ELISA SIGHS]
[INSTRUMENTALS FADE IN]
♪♪
[DOORBELL RINGS]
- Hi, Mrs. Elisa. Sorry to bother you. - Hi, Ednaldo. Not at all!
I need a favor. Could you watch Pedro again?
The boss gave me a few tasks
- that could endanger him. - Sure.
Look at this little bundle of joy!
- [ELISA] Okay. - I promise it won't take long.
Don't worry. Have a good day.
Bye, Daddy! Bye!
Who will spend the afternoon playing with Laura?
Because you like your friend.
♪♪
[ELISA HUMMING]
[ELISA SIGHS]
[INSTRUMENTALS FADE OUT]
[ELISA SIGHS]
Honey?
The past three months went by so slow...
Where are you going?
Oh, going to play soccer.
And leave me by myself again?
But babe, the teams are full. Without me they'll be down a guy.
Hm?
We're down a guy. A father.
No.
Elisa, babe, here's what we'll do:
Tomorrow's a holiday. I'll spend the day with Laura.
- [ELISA SCOFFS] - Then you can hang out with your friends.
Meet the girls, have a couple of drinks, relax...
- [TOM] A whole day just for you. - A whole day for myself?
- Do you swear? - [TOM] Of course!
Deal?
Deal.
[TOM CHUCKLES]
I'd better hurry or I'll be late!
[DOOR CLOSES]
Now rest easy while Daddy works, okay?
[ELISA] Honey, I'm leaving.
All good? Can you handle it?
- It's your day off with friends. - [ELISA] Okay, then.
[ELISA] Mommy's little princess!
Daddy will be the one taking care of you today.
Don't look at me like that, I can't take it.
I love you so much! So much, so much!
- Honey. - Yes?
I'm happy.
I'm so happy.
Go have fun, honey. You deserve it.
- All right, then. - Bye, love.
Any questions about my notes?
I wrote everything down and put it up on the fridge.
- There's milk in the freezer, and also... - Mrs. Elisa...
Laura's under my care today. Don't worry about a thing.
Okay.
Go, before I change my mind.
[ELISA] Okay.
- Bye, then. - Bye. Say, "Bye, Mommy!"
"Bye, Mommy!"
Hey!
[LAUGHS] I've missed you guys so much!
I've missed you!
You owe me a visit, girl!
- I knew it! - That's all I'm gonna say.
And you arranged everything, I can't believe it.
Put it over there, please.
How long does this leave of absence give us?
This whole day is just for me.
- Girls, let's gossip! - Hello, are you ready to order?
Yes, I want what they're having.
But I can only have one drink, so bring me your largest cup.
- Okay? - Yes. Be right back.
- You can bring a bucket. - Right!
- A large one! - Yeah, very large.
- You guys! - When is your shift over, darling?
There, now that you're fed and burped...
What will you do?
You'll stay in the bouncer while Daddy works, sweetheart.
Oh, sweetheart! What a pretty smile!
[BABY COOS]
Oh, you're so cute!
Sweetie...
There, sweetie. There.
I will... Let go, sweetie.
Let go.
Let go, because... Daddy has to work, sweetie.
[BABY STARTS CRYING]
[CRIES]
[SIGHS]
[UPBEAT MUSIC STARTS]
[TOM] All right, rock the baby...
[BABY CRIES]
[ELISA] Keep going. Don't be shy, keep pouring.
I can only have one drink. So, yeah.
Almost. Keep going, keep going...
- Now I'm happy. - [JOANA] We told you to bring a bowl.
This is great, guys. A toast!
A toast... to my husband, who gave me this day off,
or else Mommy wouldn't be here enjoying herself with this drink.
So uninspired, Elisa.
A toast to you, to your beauty, and to your healthy baby!
- This is so good. God, I missed this. - And I miss you.
- [ELISA CHUCKLES] - That office, girl... Come back.
[JOANA] It's Patriarchy Town.
It's full of sexist dinosaurs, come back!
I'm issuing nothing but new diapers now.
That's not you, Elisa.
- I know! - You used to be so wild!
- Well, I'm not anymore. - [WOMEN LAUGH]
- Come back, girl! - Guys, I know today is about me,
but it's my first time out without Laura, you know?
But it's all right. Before I feel guilty, though,
let me just call and check up on them.
Keep your uterus in your pants, woman.
- Today's your day, Elisa, let's drink! - Okay.
- Today you're all ours! - It's okay, right?
- Calm down, sweetheart! - [BABY CRYING]
Let Daddy grab the pacifier.
Here, here...
Better now?
You don't want it?
Lookie here! Look at the funny man!
Look at the funny man, sweet...
[BABY CRYING HYSTERICALLY]
Look at me. Calm down, Laura.
It's just Daddy. It's Daddy!
[WOMEN LAUGHING]
- Those were the days! - She fooled around!
She'd make out with anyone, it was crazy.
- Good times. - I had no idea.
Another toast! Let's not leave it to chance, right?
[BABY CRYING]
[PHONE LINE RINGS]
[CRIES]
[GLADYS VOICEMAIL SYSTEM] Please leave a message after the tone...
[BABY CRIES]
What sex?
- Seriously? - What?
But you used to be so eager and horny.
- I remember. - [JOANA] What happened?
- There ain't much to tell. - Help her.
[JOANA] Leave it to me. Elisa...
I'm gonna give you a few toys.
- Good idea. - A butterfly, an elephant...
[LAUGHING]
Don't mix it up with Laura's toys!
[BABY CRYING]
Cramps?
No.
Dirty diaper?
- No. - Tired?
No.
- Have you fed this child, Tom? - Of course.
- Then it can only mean one thing. - What?
She misses her mom.
- Could be... - No, I'm sure that's it.
- What now? - She needs to feel her mom's presence.
How?
Through her smell.
Yes, that's it.
Put it there...
Now lie her down.
[CRIES]
[CRYING STOPS]
[CRIES]
[TOM SIGHS]
Hey, c'mon! Don't give up! We're on the right track!
Bring more clothes, this is gonna work!
Have a little faith.
[TOM] Okay.
Yeah... Put them there.
Don't hold back.
There.
Right.
- I'll add more clothes. - She's cheering up, can you feel it?
I think we scored a goal.
You're a genius!
I shot and scored! Bring us some beer!
[JOANA] Oh, it's empty.
Mm.
[SIGHS] I have to go.
- No, Elisa! - One for the road!
- [ELISA LAUGHS]
No, Elisa, be reasonable. Please, c'mon!
I really have to go.
I can feel it. I feel it's time to go.
Come on, Elisa. Laura's with her dad, stop it!
I know she's with her dad, but poor Tom!
He has work tomorrow, he'll probably need some rest.
And the deal was just one day off.
One day? [SCOFFS]
Elisa, what's one day compared to those four months alone with Laura?
Plus the first nine months. He sure didn't carry her in his womb.
I told you, darling. I think you're in trouble.
Shh. I got it, okay?
- Listen to me. - [JOANA] I have.
You'll stand by him?
- I'm going. - [JOANA] He does the bare minimum!
- Bye, dear! - Bye!
[ELISA] And thank you! Thank you!
You have no idea how happy this made me.
You're leaving on your own accord, you know we love you.
- Stop it! And thank you for this. - Take care, and remember what I told you!
[DOOR OPENS]
[TOM AND JÚLIO CHATTING IN DISTANCE]
He was pole dancing like this!
[MEN LAUGHING]
- Hi. - [ELISA] Hey.
How's it going?
[ELISA] You're talking so loud.
[ELISA] I could hear you from the hall. Everything okay?
- Everything's under control, man. - [ELISA] I see.
- Then you handled it well? - [TOM] Yes.
Where's my princess?
She's there. Look.
She missed your smell.
- Such a sensitive kid, she's amazing. - [ELISA] Is this dirty laundry?
[ELISA] What the hell?
What the hell, Tom?
[ELISA] Oh, my baby...
You put your daughter in dirty laundry, really?
Hey, I'm gonna take off so you guys can fight in peace.
Bye, Elisa.
It was Júlio's idea.
What's this mess? Your daughter was sleeping in dirty laundry!
[ELISA] I can't believe you did this.
I'm very disappointed in you, Tom.
Did you go to the drugstore like I asked you to?
There wasn't time.
But...
I'll do it now.
[BOTTLE CLANGS]
[INSTRUMENTALS FADE IN]
Elisa, dear, how was your day with the girls? Good?
[BOTTLES CLATTER]
[ELISA] You know what was good? The scene I stumbled upon.
- Your daughter sleeping in dirty laundry. - [TOM] Stop it, honey.
- It's no big deal. - [ELISA] Not to mention this mess.
[ELISA SCOFFS]
- Sure, the dirty laundry's no big deal. - [TOM] Why are you so upset?
[ELISA] What? I'm not upset. I'm just...
And you're never around.
And when you are, you're focused on work,
- on sports, on video games... - C'mon honey, let's not fight.
On soccer, on Corinthians...
Sure, the issue is soccer.
You make it seem like I don't do anything.
- No... - It's 50-50 around here.
I change her diaper, I put her to bed, I help out.
You "help me out"?
Do you think she needs help?
- [ELISA] Or an active father? - All right, honey, look.
- If you don't need help, I won't help. - [ELISA] We need an active father.
[TOM] And I'm not active?
- Fully active, that's all. - And I am, but I can't put my life on hold
- [TOM] because of this child. - Oh, so I should put my life on hold?
You had months of maternity leave, you're being unfair.
- Unfair? I'm being unfair now, Tom? - Yes, you are.
You're always out playing soccer, but I'm unfair?
[TOM] So soccer's the issue?
- No, but I'm tired... - [TOM] I spent the whole day
working and taking care of the baby while you were out having fun!
[TOM] Now you say I can't take care of her!
What else do you want from me? Tell me.
- Tom, you're so childish! - I'm a good father, don't be unfair!
- You're not a good father! - [TOM] Don't talk to me like that!
[INDISTINCT SHOUTING]
[DOOR BUZZ]
Can I stay the night?
- What did you do? - Me?
I didn't do anything!
It's Elisa! She's so demanding!
I've got a job, my hobbies, my life. I can't put it all on hold
just to satisfy Mrs. Elisa's demands!
I see. You didn't do anything
- and Elisa's overreacting. - Yeah.
- And you chose to leave? - Right.
- Because Elisa is...? - Crazy.
I mean... Demanding!
[TOM] It's not that I'm bad at managing...
Managing? Managing, Tom?
Your daughter and your partner, whom you called crazy!
Mom, I don't wanna talk about this, I'm tired.
Got any sheets?
Tom.
[ELISA] I shouldn't have started an argument with Tom.
I complained and now look at what happened.
He chose to leave, Elisa.
He did but it's almost like I kicked him out.
[CRYING] I should've kept quiet.
I'm so tired.
I'm tired, that's all.
Calm down, my dear.
It will be all right.
Without Tom it can't be all right.
Without Tom, my family is over.
- It's over. - It's not your fault!
You've been full of guilt since the baby was born!
This is on him, it's his fault!
[BLOWS NOSE]
Tom needs to take a good look at himself
and decide if he's going to be the father and husband you need.
You know why, dear?
Can I say something, from the bottom of my heart?
You are a perfect mother and wife.
No, I'm not.
- You are! - I'm not.
You are beautiful, smart, a great friend...
You're the best!
And our friendship, girl, I mean...
Darling, you know you'll always have my shoulder, right?
- [ELISA] Give me a hug. - You will...
You will be so happy, you deserve happiness!
Everything's gonna be all right.
Let Tom figure things out and find himself, okay?
[ELISA] Look how cute she is!
Isn't she getting too much sun?
No, Mom. It's not too sunny.
It's nice out.
Aren't there bugs or germs?
The news is always warning against diseases over there!
- Yeah, but... - I'm worried!
Mom, I'm just taking her for a stroll, there's no need to worry, all right?
All right, love.
Mom... Mom.
I have to go now, okay?
Talk to you later. Bye. I love you!
Laura's sending you love! Bye!
- Elisa! - Hi, Gladys.
Hey baby girl! You're Grandma's baby girl!
She's so cute.
- If you're here to defend Tom, forget it. - I'm not here to defend anybody.
I want to know how you're doing.
I'm like this.
I love your son, but I'm done.
It was the last straw.
I got home to find his stupid friend on our couch,
both of them completely drunk,
and Laura sleeping in a bunch of dirty laundry!
- Oh my God. - It's over!
I've reached my limit!
What a shame, such a beautiful couple...
Look, I raised my son on my own after his father decided to leave us.
And though I'm proud of it, I will not glorify this life.
I also won't ask you to take my son back.
I want you to know I'll do what's in my power
to help you two raise Laura together.
Even if you're apart.
Okay?
Can I tell you something?
Sure.
I only married Tom because of you.
Because...
It's actually easy to find a husband,
but finding a mother-in-law like you...
[CHUCKLES] Don't be silly!
[ELISA CRIES]
It'll be all right, my dear.
[CAR HONKS]
Looking for anything special, ma'am?
[GASPS]
Carlos?
Gladys?
It's been so long!
- Thirty years, right? - [GLADYS] More!
I'm looking for a crib for my granddaughter.
How old is she?
Four months.
- Is her dad...? - Yes.
Tomás is her dad. Tom.
[SIGHS]
And how's life?
Wonderful.
And yours?
Good.
So you're in São Paulo.
Since when?
It's been two years.
Who would've thought...
[INSTRUMENTALS FADE IN]
♪♪
Thank you, Carlos.
Good afternoon!
- Near Parque da Aclimação, please. - [CARLOS] Hey, Gladys.
Here's my card.
If he ever wants to talk...
Okay.
- Hi, son. You're home! - Hey, Mom. How's it going?
[SIGHS]
- Come help your mom, then. - [TOM] Okay!
What's this, Mom?
It's a crib.
A crib? What for?
Now that you're separated,
Laura will sleep here every once in a while.
- She will? - Of course!
C'mon, let's set it up already.
[TOM] This is so you, Mom.
Spending money for no reason. Why buy a crib?
Elisa and I will get back together. We love each other, we have plans,
we're not breaking up like this.
Sure...
What is it, Mom?
You don't think so? Did you talk to her?
- Mhm. - [TOM] What did she say?
[TOM] She doesn't want me back?
Why don't we build that crib? It'll be useful anyway.
If you two get back together, we use it when Laura sleeps over, okay?
[DOORBELL BUZZES]
- Hi! - Hi.
Hey, little cutie pie.
I've missed you so much...
- Hi, Elisa! - Hi, Gladys.
Grandma's sweetheart!
Did you tell her about the crib?
- Was just about to. - Sweetheart...
Anyway... I have to go. Everything she needs is in there,
including her milk, just put it in the freezer, okay?
Oh, my princess, go with Grandma.
- [ELISA] Go on. - [BABY CRYING]
Grab her pacifier, Tom.
- [BABY CRYING] - [GLADYS] Aw, baby.
Clean it up, clean it up.
My dear! Hold her, hold your daughter.
You...
- It's Daddy. - Tom...
Try to put down your phone, okay?
Give your daughter some attention.
I'll take her to her room.
- Breathe. - [ELISA] Mhm.
Keep an eye on her, please.
[GLADYS] Don't worry.
I'll try.
- I'll take care of her. - Okay.
Relax.
[SIGHS]
[THUNDER STRIKES]
[INSTRUMENTALS FADE IN]
[SIGHS]
[GRUNTS]
[SIGHS]
[ENGINE STALLING]
[BREATHES HEAVILY]
[GLADYS] I'm going to the office.
But it's Saturday.
What are you, my boss? I have to go.
I'm on duty today.
- So where are you taking Laura? - Huh?
What? You're keeping her inside the entire weekend?
No! I'll take her... to the square.
Good. And don't forget her bag.
- What bag? - Wake up, Tom!
[GLADYS] Don't you go putting my granddaughter in dirty laundry!
[UPBEAT MUSIC STARTS]
[BABY CRYING]
[PHONE BUZZES]
- Hey, Júlio! What's up? - Hey, dude!
I heard you and Elisa broke up!
Yeah, it sucks...
No, it doesn't! It's only gonna get better!
Let's watch the game tonight! Everybody at work is going!
Júlio, I can't, I got Laura this weekend.
Really, man? Babysitting?
Yeah, I'm... babysitting.
- Shit, that sucks! - All right, Júlio. Talk to you later.
♪♪
[BABY CRIES]
- Elisa, come in. - Hi, Gladys.
- Tell me, how was it? - My dear.
Well, I worked over the weekend,
- but I think Tom actually handled it. - Really?
- Look who's here! It's Mommy! - Oh my God!
Mommy missed you so much!
Wait...
- She feels warm, guys. - [GLADYS] Really?
- She has a fever. - No way!
- She's just warm like that, right sweetie? - [ELISA] No, she's drowsy, too.
- I know her. - Come on, Elisa, this again?
- [ELISA] What? She's not like this! - Let Grandma check, just a second.
- It's 38.2. - See?
- [ELISA] Told you. - I'm calling Dr. Peralta.
Why are you calling your orthopedist?
Paschoal is your daughter's pediatrician. Paschoal!
Don't cry, sweetheart.
- [GLADYS] You didn't notice, Tom? - No, but she's...
Dr. Paschoal? This is Elisa, Laura's mother.
Sorry to call so suddenly, but she's down with a fever.
It's 38.2 and I'm really worried.
All right. Yes, she's drowsy!
Exactly.
Very well.
I'll be there soon, thank you.
- Here, Mommy. - Come with Mommy.
- Sweetie, Mommy will take care of you. - [TOM] I'm going with you.
No, there's no need. Bye, Gladys.
Bye Elisa.
- [GLADYS] Keep us posted. - Sure.
I'm done, Mom.
- Sorry? - I'm done being a father!
Maybe I should have just left.
- You're all so demanding! - Tom, stop!
- Tom! - No, no, no...
- It's just a fever. - [TOM] Why would I be the exception?
Where are you going?
[JAZZ MUSIC PLAYING]
[TOM] Man, I didn't notice.
- [TOM] I didn't notice! - It happens.
A child's temperature is a never-ending roller coaster ride.
I know, but I didn't notice.
But as soon as Elisa laid her eyes on Laura,
she knew the baby had a fever. I'm useless, man!
No, I'm done.
[TOM] I grew up without a father and I turned out well.
I'm sure Laura will be fine.
Careful...
- It's fine... - Tom...
[JÚLIO] Where are you going?
- [JÚLIO] No, c'mon. C'mon. - I'm done, for real.
[JÚLIO] Hey, Tom. No, Tom!
[JÚLIO] Are you done paying too?
Tom!
Where are you off to, dude?
[DOORBELL RINGS]
Tom?
How's Laura?
Laura's fine.
I took her to the doctor, he prescribed something for the fever.
[ELISA] It's just a virus.
Good. That's good.
I wanna...
I wanna tell you something very important.
- Don't you wanna come in? - [TOM] No, I don't. I'm good.
- [ELISA] I can make you some coffee. - I don't need any coffee.
You were right.
Elisa, you were always right, I'm...
- I'm not dad material. - Tom...
No, no... Let me speak.
I'm...
Look, you can rest easy, because...
I'm done.
- You're drunk, Tom. - I am drunk!
I am drunk!
And I... I wanna tell you that you don't need to worry,
because whenever Laura's at my place, where I'm living with my mom,
the one taking care of Laura will be my mom.
That was already my arrangement with her.
[TOM] That was what?
That was what? Did you talk to my mom?
- [ELISA] We made an arrangement. - You made an arrangement behind my back?
What gives you the right to make arrangements behind my back?
- Tom, go home. - Well, well, well...
- Tom, go home. - [TOM] Traitor!
- [TOM] You traitor! - Go home!
I'm a dumbass, Elisa! I'm a dumbass! Traitor!
[GLADYS] Jesus Christ. Unbelievable!
What's going on with you, Tom?
Going on a bender like this, as if you were 20 again?
Raising a child is a woman's job, that's what I told Elisa!
- What? - I give up!
Shut your mouth!
Never say that again!
I did not raise a quitter, Tomás de Aquino!
A child isn't a video game!
I'm a deadbeat, Mom.
You and Elisa had it arranged that when Laura's here,
you two are taking care of her instead of me.
I'm a deadbeat, I get it.
[TOM] I'm worthless. I'm a deadbeat.
Tom.
Yeah.
Here.
What's this?
Your father.
[GLADYS] He's working at this furniture store downtown.
Go talk to him. It'll be good for you.
[PIANO INSTRUMENTAL PLAYING]
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
Carlos?
[TOM] May I help you?
[MUSIC FADES OUT]
[CARLOS] Hey. What's up?
I know a hangover when I see one. [CHUCKLES]
[CARS HONKING]
Do you need anything?
I need you to explain to me why you left us.
When you were born...
I was penniless.
All I could think was, "How will I support this family?"
I'd go home without a job, feeling completely useless.
Please understand, Tomás.
I was young!
I couldn't put my life on hold just because your mom had my child.
[CARLOS] Gladys was being unfair.
[CARLOS] She was so demanding!
[CARLOS] I felt like she was unfair to me, you know?
If you ever need anything, if I can help you somehow...
You already have.
- [TOM] I'm just like him! - [GLADYS] No, no!
[GLADYS] You're different.
You're learning...
Turning over a new leaf...
[TOM CRIES]
I'm sorry, Mom. I didn't... I'm sorry.
I'm not the one you should be apologizing to.
That's Laura and Elisa.
- Okay. - My son...
But Mom, you raised me on your own, why does Laura even need me?
- I don't wanna be like him! - And you're not!
You're not.
Laura does need you.
You're different.
Tom... Look at me.
You're not like your father!
- You're not! - Okay.
- You're not him! - Okay.
[TOM] Thank you.
[GLADYS AND TOM CRYING]
You're doing things differently, son.
[DOORBELL RINGS]
- Hi. - Hi.
[BABY COOS]
May I come in?
Sure.
I was about to put her to sleep.
Let me put her to sleep.
Mhm.
[BABY COOING]
[INSTRUMENTALS FADE IN]
♪♪
[BABY COOING]
[TOM] I'm sorry, sweetheart. I'm sorry.
Daddy might be a screwup, but...
I promise I'll never leave you, okay?
Hey, Elisa...
What happened yesterday...
I really screwed up, huh?
Forget about it, okay? I'm sorry.
Okay.
And look...
I know you don't trust me anymore, but I'll get better, all right?
- Believe me. - Sure.
[SIGHS] I'm off.
[INSTRUMENTALS FADE IN]
Mom, can you help me?
[GLADYS] Tom, I'm late. I should be in the office by now.
I'm in hot water, Mom, give me a hand.
Tom...
Spit it out, what is it?
It's just that I want to know...
What exactly does it mean to be a good father?
Right now?
Please, Mom.
[SIGHS] Well...
I don't know about being a good father.
[GLADYS] But you need to know that raising a child
means understanding, little by little,
that it's about them.
And not about you.
Laura is the most important person in the world right now.
- Do you understand? - I do, but...
Where do I even start?
[RINGTONE PLAYS]
First you change that ringtone, 'cause you're not a kid anymore.
[GLADYS] For Christ's sake.
It's like everyone but me knows how to be a father.
[GLADYS] "Everyone knows how to be a father..."
That may be true,
but only you know how to be Laura's father.
[GLADYS] You'll be the one writing that handbook, son.
[TOM SIGHS]
I thought my biggest misfortune was not having a father.
But the truth is, you're the best father
and the best mother I could ever have.
Thank you.
Son...
No need to thank me.
[GLADYS] You're the love of my life.
My treasure.
I love you, okay?
I love you so much.
DON'T FORGET (AGAIN) TO BUY LAURA'S THINGS. LOVE, MOM
["JOVEM" BY JULIO SECCHIN PLAYS]
REMINDERS: BABY CHECK-UP, DAY CARE MEETING
DON'T FORGET: BUY DIAPERS, BABY SHAMPOO
BABY WIPES (GOOD BRAND)
[CRIES]
♪♪
"HOW TO RAISE SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE"
♪♪
[TOM GIGGLES]
[TOM] Quick, quick!
[TOM] Oh wow, how you've grown, Laura.
My, my! Here's your favorite doggie!
Here's your doggie! Aw, so cute!
Something's not right.
- Hi, Gladys. - Hey, dear.
- How are you? - [TOM] Hi, Elisa!
Tell me, have you noticed this on her legs?
- No, what? - [TOM] Here.
[TOM] I sent a picture to Dr. Peral... Paschoal,
and he told me to apply rash cream.
I already bought the cream, it's in this bag.
- You apply it after her bath, okay? - Okay.
- Is she okay? - Atopic dermatitis, such a weird name.
- Yeah... - [TOM] But it's no big deal.
Feel free to call him to be sure, all right?
All right. There's no need.
- I'll apply the cream after her bath. - Right.
Bye, sweetheart.
Bye.
Wow.
Anyway... Bye, I guess.
Bye, sweetheart!
- [GLADYS] My cutie! - Bye.
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
[TOM] Excuse me.
Is this the parent-teacher meeting?
Or mom-teacher meeting?
[ALL] Yes.
[MOM'S WHISPERING]
Oh my, what just came through the door?
Ooh... I like it.
He might be a widower, girl.
Funny, right?
It's Parent-Teacher Association, but the fathers never show.
[ALL CHUCKLE]
- He's gay. - For sure.
So there I am with Laura,
her diaper full, almost leaking.
So I search the entire mall for the restroom, and when I find it,
there's no diaper changer, can you believe it?
Yeah, totally.
Dude, we're having a Call of Duty tournament.
This Saturday at Oswaldo's.
- [JÚLIO] I told my wife... - Júlio,
weekends are a no-go, I'm taking care of Laura.
C'mon, Tom... Don't be a pushover, man!
You're babysitting on a Saturday?
Not babysitting, Júlio. Parenting.
You should give it a shot, by the way.
You're lecturing me now?
I taught you all you know about fatherhood!
[TOM LAUGHS]
- [JÚLIO] What's so funny? - Oh, it's nothing.
- Don't "nothing" me. What is it? - [TOM] Nothing!
I know this laugh, spill it.
- It's nothing! - Spill it!
Júlio, you don't know a thing about fatherhood, that's it.
- Me? - [TOM] Yeah!
How many diapers have you changed?
[TOM] How many times have you changed it?
I'm bad at it.
You're... you're a selfie dad, man.
[TOM] You post a selfie on social media, then give the kid back to his mom.
- A selfie dad. - What, a selfie dad?
A selfie dad, Tom?
You know I love my kid, I can't take pictures with him now?
Christ, are you even paying attention to what I'm saying?
[TOM] Sorry, Enzo.
DAD ROCKS
[TOM] The problem with fatherhood is that there's no teacher.
There's no school, no exams, no grades, no diploma.
[BABY COOING]
Man...
The problem with fatherhood is that there's no teacher.
There's no school,
no exams, no grades, no diploma,
you learn it on your own.
And it's like everyone but you knows how to be a parent.
"Pacifiers are bad!"
"Pacifiers are good, actually!"
"Don't sleep with them!"
"Do sleep with them, sharing the same bed."
What about school?
"That school's great!" "Ugh, this school sucks!"
It's like everyone but you knows how to take care of your kid.
And the stares?
I notice people staring,
thinking things like, "Wow, such an amateur."
But man, you gotta be an amateur!
You gotta love the learning process.
And you'll grow as you learn.
And sometimes, there are growing pains.
[TOM] The first time I put Laura to sleep while holding her in my arms...
I felt like a child whisperer!
But the next day she wouldn't sleep,
and things got hard again.
But as time went by...
We got to know each other better...
[TOM] We learned each other's smell,
we fell in love,
and we connected.
[TOM CONTINUES] To learn how to be a father, we must be one.
Amateurs.
We're all amateurs.
And that's a good thing. Isn't it?
[TOM MAKING BABY NOISES]
Elisa's running late today.
- Yeah, that's not like her. - Why don't you bring Laura to her?
Should I?
Why not?
What do you think, sweetheart?
[DOORBELL RINGS]
I totally forgot.
Oh baby, Mommy was about to go get you,
but then I blinked and...
Sunday was over.
Come in.
- I wanted to say... - Listen, I...
- Sorry? - No, go ahead.
- [TOM] Please, after you. - Well, it's just...
I've been watching your videos.
- Oh yeah? - Yeah... On your channel.
Did you like them?
Mhm.
A lot.
Thanks. I guess.
I'll take her to her room, okay?
Okay.
[ELISA PLAYS "TUA BOCA" BY ITAMAR ASSUMPÇÃO]
[ELISA SIGHS]
[INHALES]
♪ I am licking my lips ♪
♪ Thinking of your lips ♪
♪ They make me want to join ♪
♪ Our lips together ♪
♪ And savor rather slowly ♪
♪ Each and every drop ♪
♪ Hummingbird humming a song ♪
♪ Or butterflies ♪
♪ I am licking my lips ♪
♪ Thinking of your lips ♪
♪ They make me want to tear ♪
- I've missed you so much! - So much!
You idiot!
♪ Our clothes off ♪
[TOM CHUCKLING]
- [ELISA] What's so funny? - It's ironic, right?
We had to break up to have sex again.
Obviously.
I had my postpartum period, I was exhausted, you weren't around.
- How could sex fit into all this? - But honey, I'm better now!
- You're getting better. - Jeez, you're ruthless!
I'm just being a lawyer.
I really missed my ruthless lawyer.
- I've got something to tell you. - Oh? What is it?
I really missed us, too.
- How's it going at your mom's? - What about it?
All good over there?
What does Elisa have in mind?
Could her be inviting me to come back home?
- Yes. - Yes?
[TOM CHEERS AND LAUGHS]
- There are a few caveats. - Caveats?
- A contract of terms and conditions. - You gotta be joking.
- No, this is serious. - Unbelievable.
[TOM] Let me check the terms of this contract to make sure I'm not being duped.
You should be aware of the terms.
A good lawyer takes her contracts seriously.
Where is it?
One:
Be present when at home.
- Piece of cake. - Okay.
Number two:
Don't let Laura overwhelm me.
- So easy I've been doing it already. - Yeah, sure.
Number three...
This clause here.
Oh, but that's... Now we're talking!
- Where do I sign? - Wait!
Do you agree? Once a week!
- No excuses, you can't... - It's signed, it's decided!
[INSTRUMENTALS FADE IN]
[TOM] Rawr!
Where's that little girl?
[TOM] The big lion's gonna find you!
[TOM MAKING GROWLING SOUNDS]
[TOM] Can't find her...
I can smell something in the air!
Where are you, little girl?
Found you!
[LAURA GROWLS]
[TOM AND LAURA GIGGLING]
[TOM] She jumps on the bed!
[LAURA LAUGHS]
[TOM] Gimme a kiss!
Let's go somewhere else?
What are you having?
- [LAURA] This! - [TOM] This?
Oh, the grapes!
- Hi. - Hey everyone.
Today we're showing you how to eat grapes.
Bite down.
So beautiful.
What a pretty flower.
- It's not a flower. - How come?
It's a bird! It just looks like a flower!
[TOM CHUCKLING]
It's your bath time, not mine! My glasses!
There, let me see.
You smell so good!
I love your smell, you're such a clean girl!
Now it's tickle time!
- Tom. Look at this. - Yeah?
- Look. - What?
- She fell asleep during first half. - So cute.
Look at this one. We deserve a bigger car, right?
[ELISA CHUCKLES]
I can picture us visiting the south of Bahia,
like you always dreamed.
- Tell me about it! - Right?
But I gotta say it's a bit pricey, I don't think we can afford it.
Well, a girl can dream.
Hey, hey. Listen.
Come here, come here.
[TOM] We'll figure it out, all right?
Our compact has been living on borrowed time for four years!
[GLADYS] It looks like a rainbow, doesn't it?
- It does. - Which color is this one?
- Green. - And this one?
- Yellow. - This one?
- This one's kinda red. - Yeah!
You got it, Laura!
[DOORBELL RINGS]
- Who could it be? - It's Pedro!
Yay! Let's go answer him!
Pedro!
- Hey, Pedro! - Hello, how are you, ma'am?
I told you to stop calling me "ma'am"!
You don't have to!
[GLADYS] Breathe, son.
The service elevator is out.
Mrs. Elisa usually watches Pedro when I do a double shift.
[GLADYS] I know, but they're out today, so I'm running the whole shebang.
Don't worry.
Pedro can stay here, right, Laura?
Hey...
Listen to Ms. Gladys, Mrs. Elisa, and Mr. Tom
as if they were me.
- Promise? - Yes.
Daddy loves you, okay? Come here.
I'll be right back.
Don't worry, Ednaldo.
And use the main elevator.
- If people complain, send them to me. - Okay.
[GLADYS] Pedro.
Who wants to make some cookies with Grandma?
[LAURA AND PEDRO CHEER]
There.
[ALL LAUGH]
Now, you know who's doing these wonderfully dirty dishes tonight?
All of them?
Don't worry. It's Tom.
Oh, sure.
- I knew it. - He'll nail it!
[ELISA] I'm sure my husband will nail those dishes!
Well, my dears... I should get going.
Okay, but come back soon.
Gimme a kiss. I'll come.
Give Grandma a kiss.
You're such a dear, my little angel!
Bye-bye, Pedro! So handsome!
I want a kiss too.
- You're a bit old for this. - Not for a kiss!
My dear son!
Take care of him, Elisa.
- Will do. - Bye, everyone.
Mom, is God real?
Yikes, good luck with that.
[GLADYS] I'm off!
What do you think? Do you think God is real?
No one has seen him. So he's not real.
But do we see God, or do we feel God?
- Feel. - Feel.
Yeah? And where do we feel God?
- We feel him... - In our hearts.
[LAURA] In our hearts.
What if God likes...
playing hide-and-seek?
- Do you like hide-and-seek? - Yes!
So do you think God likes hide-and-seek too?
- [PHONE RINGING] - Hello.
Hold on, what do you mean?
All right, I'm coming.
I'm going downstairs real quick, okay?
- Tom, what happened? - [TOM] I won't be long, honey.
[DOOR CLOSES]
- Are you finished? - Yes.
Then let's take a bath!
Bath time, bath time.
Whoa, what's the rush?
[INSTRUMENTALS PLAYING]
[ELISA] Tom?
[ELISA] What happened?
Ednaldo had a heart attack.
A heart attack?
But... is he all right?
[GASPS]
Ednaldo is dead?
Oh my God, Tom.
- Is this real? Ednaldo is dead? - He is.
- Tom, it can't be. Ednaldo is dead? - He is.
[CHILDREN PLAYING]
What do we do?
I think Pedro should sleep here, right?
Yes, of course. But...
Tom...
- We have to tell him. - No, no.
- No? - I think his relatives should do it.
Okay.
He's dead? Ednaldo is dead?
Dead...
Is their... bath over?
- We can take them out of the tub now. - Let's do that.
[LAURA] Look, a blue elephant.
- It's mine. - Hey, kids.
- I think bath time is over, right? - Yes!
Yay, let's go then.
Well, Laura first.
Oh, sweetheart, let me wrap this around you...
Hey, Pedro. Look...
Your dad let you sleep here tonight, okay?
- It's a sleepover. - [PEDRO] Yay! But where will I sleep?
You'll sleep in Laura's bedroom.
There. C'mon.
Come, sweetheart.
[ELISA GRUNTS]
There you go. Scrambled eggs, sweetheart.
When's my dad coming?
- Do you like eggs, sweetheart? - [PEDRO] Yes!
Here's some.
Listen up, kids.
- Today we're going to the playground! - Yay!
I'm not going to school?
Come again, sweetie?
- I'm not going to school? - No, sweetie.
Today we're going to the playground.
All right?
- Will you be all right on your own? - Don't worry.
All right.
Well, I don't have it as easy as you,
so no playground for me. I'm off to work.
Right, princess? Give me a kiss.
Bye, gorgeous.
Have fun at the playground.
- All right. - Have a good day at work.
Thank you.
[DOOR CLOSES]
Okay.
Okay, call me if you learn anything.
Thank you.
[TOM] Yeah, his son is here with me.
His son is with me right now, and I don't know what to do.
All right. Thanks.
[SIGHS]
♪♪
[DOOR OPENS]
Honey...
Hey. Where are the kids?
[TOM] They're playing in Laura's bedroom.
[SIGHS]
And how are you?
[SIGHS]
Did you find anything?
[TOM] No, nothing.
He has no relatives, his parents are dead.
There's a brother, but he's nowhere to be found.
What do we do?
We should call Child Protective Services.
First we have to tell him his father is gone.
♪♪
[ELISA] Honey, how did it go with Pedro?
It was tough.
We went to the square, had a meal...
[TOM] I think he's fine.
[TOM SIGHS]
Honey, what if we adopted Pedro?
Adopt him?
Yeah. Think about it.
He's been around Laura since he was a baby.
He's basically her brother.
What you're saying sounds beautiful, it's very kind of you, but...
[ELISA] Remember when we had Laura?
Come on, we struggled because I was an idiot. But I've changed.
[ELISA LAUGHS]
Oh, did you? You're still under supervision.
We had a contract. Did you forget about that?
Stop it, c'mon. We were just joking around.
[ELISA] I'm joking, you're right.
But part of it is true, honey.
Two children... You know? Two kids.
[ELISA] It's a lot.
I grew up without a father, and it was so hard...
I see that you're still a kid looking for love,
- [ELISA] and begging for a father. - No.
- [ELISA] You are, honey. - What I am
is a father with no shortage of love.
[TOM] No matter how many kids I have.
Two children.
Two kids.
Are you sure? Do you think you're ready?
- That we're ready? - We're never ready.
But we didn't plan Laura and she became our blessing.
And now we have a beautiful family, honey.
I'm scared.
I'm scared of what might happen to us, to our family...
- You know? - I know this is difficult...
But I feel this is what we must do.
I'm scared too!
Can I think about it?
Of course.
[INHALES]
[TOM] You devote a part of your life
to each child you have.
It took a while for me to understand this.
But after many struggles and hardships,
[TOM] I managed to devote a part of my life to Laura.
And then it got easier!
[TOM] It's curious how you don't lose anything by devoting yourself like this.
In fact, you get so much out of it.
Sure, your child gets something too, but you get so much more, man.
Where's Pedro? I got it, sweetheart.
I know you're all used to watching my struggles as a first-time father...
But today I'm getting serious.
Today, I'd like to...
I don't know, open up to you a bit more.
[TOM CONTINUES] I think we're ready to devote another part of our lives.
[TOM] This time, to Pedro.
And Elisa, my love...
You helped me become the father I am today,
[TOM] and you would make me even happier and more fulfilled, if...
[TOM] if you agreed to join me on this journey.
[TOM CONTINUES] Honey, it's just that I'm sure...
our family would be much happier and complete...
[TOM] if you said yes.
[ELISA] ...from generation to generation. Do you know where this treasure is?
[ELISA] Now, it's in the house. Inside the house,
- [ELISA] in a huge box on top of the... - [TOM] Pedro, Elisa, and Laura.
Do you know what this is?
It's paper.
[TOM] Yes, sweetheart, it's paper. But this piece of paper
is magical, you know why?
Because with this piece of paper,
I become Pedro's dad,
[TOM] and Elisa becomes his mom.
What about me?
You're his sister, sweetheart.
[TOM] Now I need to ask you something important.
[TOM] Do you accept us as your new family?
Yes!
- [TOM] You do? With all your heart? - Yes!
- [PEDRO] Yes! - Then gimme a hug!
[ELISA LAUGHS] Go! Go ahead! Give him a hug!
- Come here! - [PEDRO] I'm flying!
- Jump, sweetheart! Jump high! - Oh my goodness.
Such a warm hug!
It'll be all right.
[PHONE LINES RINGING]
- What's up, Enzo. You wanted to see me? - Hey, Tom. Sit down.
It's been a while, huh?
Yeah...
[ENZO] Anyway, looking at your performance review,
[ENZO] we can see a, uh...
[ENZO] steep decline in solved tickets.
Plus, you're never available during the weekends,
not to mention your days off.
Yeah, I know. You don't have to say anything.
I'm sorry, man.
I just adopted an orphaned child, and my routine is all messed up.
[ENZO] That's very noble of you.
It's... a great thing you did.
The thing is, I got orders from above...
to let you go.
Sorry?
We're... letting you go.
What orders from above, Enzo?
- [ENZO] I have to obey my boss. - This is a shithole,
- this is the only floor! - [ENZO] I have no problem with you,
[ENZO] but the boss wasn't so understanding.
[ENZO] So, unfortunately...
Elisa's gonna kill me. [SIGHS]
[VIDEO GAME SOUND EFFECTS]
[DOOR OPENS]
You're home, honey? You didn't go to work?
I did!
But when I got there...
Comp time, you know?
I had some comp time saved up and the guys said, "Tom!
There's an inspection coming!" So I decided to use it.
What about you? Left work early?
[ELISA] No. I forgot my laptop,
[ELISA] but I'm rushing back to the office.
[ELISA] As fast as our compact can handle.
[ELISA] Honey, could you pick up the kids from school?
- Of course! - [ELISA] Okay, bye!
[DOOR CLOSES]
[SIGHS]
[TOM] Man, it's good to be back. It's been a while, huh?
This nostalgia won't last.
You'll remember the beer is warm, the peanuts are stale...
If we're lucky, this was served yesterday.
- Thanks for inviting me. - Of course. And it's on me.
- Don't worry. - Aw, you serious?
I must accept, because... Man, I'm going through a rough time.
I can't find a job.
- [JÚLIO] Really? - Yeah.
[TOM] Don't you know about any freelance gigs?
If I hear anything, I'll tell you. You're my bro, don't worry.
Margô said I should tell you she thinks your channel is brilliant.
- What, really? - [JÚLIO] Really.
- She's enjoying my videos? - [JÚLIO] She's loving them.
[JÚLIO] But you really raised the bar.
It finally hit her that I was kind of a selfie dad,
and now I need some tips.
Oh, you want some advice?
- I want some advice. - Because if you do, I have some.
[JÚLIO] Well, I could use some advice.
- Then ask. - How come? I am asking.
No, ask nicely. Like this...
"Please advise me, Master Tommy."
- Tom, for crying out loud! - [TOM LAUGHING]
"Please advise me"... I taught you all you know!
Hey, man! You should call Barreto.
- [JÚLIO] Remember Barreto? - Yeah.
- His business is really taking off. - Give me his number.
- [JÚLIO] Oh, you don't have it? - No.
- That's why I love technology, Tom. - Got it.
There.
[JÚLIO] And now for the breaking news.
I started a YouTube channel.
- Really? About fatherhood? - No, about soccer.
- "Livin' for Amateur League". - That's what you called it?
[LAUGHING] I love it!
[ELISA] All right, let's go to school.
- Lunch boxes ready... - Okay, grab your lunch boxes.
Here's yours, sweetheart.
Have a good day at school.
Give Daddy a kiss.
What a great kiss!
Here, big guy. Gimme a kiss. Have a good day.
Bye, honey.
Enjoy your days off, lazybones.
[ELISA] Let's go, let's go!
[ELISA] Hey, why did you stop?
[ELISA] Bye-bye!
Bye!
[DOOR CLOSES]
Barreto?
Look, I'm sending you the front end elements,
and while you're testing I'll finish the back end, okay?
I'll send you the invoice, all right?
See ya!
[GLASSES CLATTER]
- Ugh, today's one of those days. - Why?
[JOANA] Patriarchy Town is in full swing today.
And where's the City Hall lawsuit?
Don't worry, I didn't forget. I'll send it to you later.
[JOANA] Better late than later, huh?
And how's Pedro? Is everything okay?
It's all wonderful. He's our second child, so it's easier.
And how's Tom?
Has he found a job?
A job?
I ran into Júlio and he told me Tom had been fired.
[JOANA] You didn't know?
I knew. He's still looking.
If I hear anything, I'll let you know.
'Cause I mean, two kids plus a jobless man...
[JOANA] May God have mercy on you.
[TOM] Elisa...
[DOOR CLOSES]
- Elisa, dear! - Tomás de Aquino, you got fired?
You got fired and didn't tell me? Seriously?
- Baby, calm down. - I won't calm down!
I'm already calm. When were you going to tell me?
Calm down.
- [ELISA] No! - Come with me.
I got something that might clear things up.
Give me your hand, come here.
Come with me, honey. Hey, stop it.
What is it, Tom? Spill it!
Do you like it?
What's this?
Isn't it obvious?
- We can finally sell our compact! - Tom...
What are you planning?
- You're unemployed, what is this? - I'm unemployed,
but I'm not out of work.
I got some freelance jobs. I can work from home,
where I'm closer to the family. I'm happy, honey!
- This isn't a prank, right? - Come here, Elisa.
- [TOM] Get in. - What is it, Tom?
[ELISA SCOFFS]
I didn't tell you I got fired 'cause I didn't want to worry you.
The storm is over, honey.
With my severance pay, plus the money from the system I developed,
I put a down payment on this car.
And there are two more systems in the making.
Tom, but...
Is this for real? I mean, what if you run out of jobs?
- How are we paying for this car? - Elisa, you worry too much.
[ELISA SIGHS]
Honey, we're a team, right?
- Mhm. - There you go.
And Dad Rocks is also earning us some money.
Trust me.
Let's take it for a spin.
- Here. - Just a quick spin.
[TOM CHUCKLES]
[ELISA] I love this new car smell!
[ELISA] Let's pick the kids up at your mom's
[ELISA] and then we could get some ice cream!
[ELISA SHOUTS WITH EXCITEMENT]
So you're telling me you and your partner are expecting?
Congratulations!
[TOM] Ah, there are great things coming...
[TOM] You'll see beauty in everything,
every hug and every kiss will be wonderful,
every time you play it will be fun,
every gift your kids give you
will seem like the most precious thing in the world.
[TOM CONTINUES] But there's also a lot of change.
And change can hurt, right?
We never know if we're doing what's best for them.
[TOM] Something's always off and it's our fault.
[TOM] It's scary.
It makes us want to protect them even from the law of gravity.
So...
Fly, my children.
And never fear the ground.
[TOM CONTINUES] That's what we should strive for.
But you know how first-time dads are.
We do what we're told!
[TOM] Then comes the perfect baby wipe,
the best school, the most amazing diaper,
the Indian massage oil that does wonders!
[TOM] You know what I've learned?
That at the end of the day,
our kids don't really care about how much room we have,
because kids enjoy cuddling with their parents
and sleeping in a makeshift bed.
[TOM] Can a good school make a difference? Sure.
But what kids really like is playing with their parents.
Expensive toys aren't important.
There's nothing more fun to a kid
than a playground swing,
or listening to Grandma's stories.
[TOM CONTINUES] So, be the plane
that will lift your children off the ground.
There's nothing more fun than that.
Or is there?
There isn't.
[LAURA LAUGHS]
[TOM] You're expecting. You know the deal.
You don't need more room,
you don't need the best car, nor the perfect diaper.
[TOM] What you really need
is to be there, with them,
being a real father, man.
I mean...
A big car can help.
But being squeezed together in a compact helps much more!
["SOL DE GIZ DE CERA" BY EMICIDA PLAYING]
Da... Da...
- Daddy. - Da...
- Daddy.
[LAUGHTER]
Being a father changed my life because I got a friend.
My best friend.
My father passed away when I was just six years old,
and growing up without him in my life
made me feel a responsibility
to give my son all my love.
Thank you, son, for being my friend
and the best gift God could've given me. I love you.
[WHISPERS] Being a dad transforms you.
It makes us better human beings.
It gives us the chance to be born again, not make the same mistakes,
and heal old wounds.
We realize all the silly things we'd always thought
we're just silly things.
I really wanted it. It was my life's dream.
I used to picture a kid... I always loved kids,
so I used to picture my kid,
taking him to soccer matches,
playing soccer together, teaching him, having some fun...
Then time went by,
and I thought I might never be a dad,
then we eventually conceived,
but lost the baby in the first month, right on my birthday,
it was a miserable day.
I was devastated, but...
One month later we conceived again,
it was a risky pregnancy,
so for nine months her blood pressure was crazy.
But it all worked out.
This is Theo. Give us a smile, Theo.
The love of my life.
That's it. Have kids.
It's the best thing ever.
Before turning 61,
I got a wonderful gift,
the best gift ever.
It was the birth of my son, Victor Hugo.
After that, my life was changed forever.
I became a child again while living with my son.
The first time my son said the word "Daddy",
I cried.
And nowadays...
I can't picture myself without this kid beside me.
He's the best thing that has ever happened to me.
They say you become a father when your child is born.
But I don't think we have any idea
how much our lives will change after that moment.
Even after so long and after so many moments,
I'm still not sure how to best handle different situations,
so I'm working on becoming the best father I can be.
This is my best friend,
my partner and the love of my life, Luna.
Since birth, men are told to avoid everything that has to do with fatherhood.
I was never one to play soccer as a kid, or to have make-believe fights.
I eventually met someone special, with whom I had two princesses.
With fatherhood, I learned to let go of myself and to live for them,
and this had an amazing impact on how I interact with women.
Now more than before, I respect and recognize
the strength and the importance of women.
And every day I think about the world I want for them and by them.