When Maria Luiza's husband goes missing, she feels lost and alone - until the city of Rio and her love of music inspire her to make a fresh start.

Maria Luiza offers Adélia a proposal. Lígia rediscovers her passion for singing. Thereza tries to convince her boss to hire a second female writer.

Pedro's debt lands his wife in trouble with a shady creditor. Adélia has a heart to heart with Cap about Conceição. Malu gets closer to Chico.

A conversation with her mother inspires Malu to not give up on the club, and to ask Adelia for forgiveness. Thereza and Helo get scolded at work.

At the club's opening, Chico's antics threaten to ruin the night, and Nelson approaches Adélia. The next day, Malu reads a critic's review of the club.

Adélia comes clean to Nelson. Lígia reveals startling news. Malu gets a worrying call from her mother. Thereza begins a new role as editor-in-chief.

Coisa Mais Linda celebrates the new year with a famous guest. Nelson begs Adélia for a favor. Lígia and Chico are offered an exciting opportunity.