Family Matters (Questão de Família)

Look. He's back.

- But I saw that person. - When, exactly?

Wait, I'll show you.

There, now.

Right when they're holding me. You just can't see it.

You two are never together in the same image.

Are you trying to imply something with that?

No. Not yet.

Listen, detective...

I'd never harm my father. Never.

Most people who do...

never have a reason.

Questao de Familia

Season 1 - Episode 3 Crossroads

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Marco?

Marco?

Did you like it, Pedro?

You almost scared me to death.

To death?

No.

But I also don't wanna see you. Specially snooping around.

I wasn't "snooping",

they were all just laying there.

I took some time away after the whole dad thing,

I thought you wanted to be alone.

I still do.

I didn't know you were back to drawing.

There are so many things you don't know, Pedro.

Or you just don't want to know.

Do you think it's been easy for me?

I wanted to spare you from seeing dad like that.

I meant no harm.

Now do I have to lose my brother, too?

No.

You won't.

Good.

Where would I find another loser for games?

- Loser, me? - Yeah, at soccer, pool,

table tennis, foosball... Do you want a match?

- Sure. We'll see. - Lets do it then.

Me, losing at foosball... Best out of 5?

We don't need to talk about this now...

But don't abandon your treatment.

I know it's your choice, but...

Pedro.

I'm staying, man. I'm staying.

Can I?

Sure.

But that's different... We can't discuss that.

No, wait... I'm not saying he isn't a star. Of course he is.

Lucas has the potential to be the team's best.

That's why he's wanted by many teams in Europe.

Enjoy it while you can.

Raise the volume.

Lucas hasn't been playing half of what's expected...

You know why, don't you, Lucas? Because of all this shit,

He'll be back, you'll see. The kid shows promise...

You can turn it off now. Go on, turn the radio off.

Listen...

You better start listening to what the lawyer has to say.

Fine, fine...

Sooner or later, this would happen.

You always see this on the news. People trying to get your money.

Hey. I don't want to talk about it.

And I don't want you badmouthing anyone.

I've already lost my practice today, so cut the crap.

Hey, punk... Show me some respect.

I'm the one solving your mess.

Your Honor, good morning. I represent our star, Lucas.

Fuck, doc... He gave you a yellow card.

Don't worry, leave Your Honor up to me.

Lucas, my son...

Don't do anything stupid... Think about your future.

Your Honor, I'd like to ask for a small favor.

In case there's a need for a new hearing,

please check if there's a game on that day, my client...

Counselor, we're not here

to know if your client has a game to play.

We're to know if your client has a son.

Who are you?

The star's father.

And how old is the "star"?

I'm 19.

Would the "star's father" please remove himself?

Yes, sir.

- Are you over 18? - Yes.

Ma'am, please.

You two don't have to worry,

your counselors know what they're doing.

Well...

Let's review:

Ms. Isabel

has filed for a paternity acknowledgment for her son.

She claims mr. Lucas is the father.

She also requests, after paternity is acknowledged,

alimony for her and her son.

I beg to differ, Your Honor.

Only to her, because they never had any relations.

Your Honor, I don't think it'd be a problem for mr. Lucas,

who, by the way, has quite some wealth.

Yes, but the fact that my client has money or not, dear sir,

doesn't give your client the right to claim it.

Gentlemen, I think you're going too fast.

Before that, we need to ascertain the paternity.

We tried everything, in the best of our abilities,

before filing this suit.

Your Honor... This alimony request

came exactly when my client

has just signed his first significant soccer contract.

That's why we find this lawsuit to have an odd timing,

if you know what I mean.

I believe she's just one of those

who's always after... little scams, Your Honor.

Counselor, I find it best for you to measure your words

before making any kinds of accusation.

I was a virgin.

He was my first.

Well, even if she was a virgin,

something we can't prove,

that doesn't mean my client is the father.

Mr. Isabel, you were a minor when you got pregnant.

You were 17.

I was.

And mr. Lucas knew you were a minor.

Yes, he did.

We're the same age.

Your Honor... Of course he knows he's the father.

Even after all this new found fame,

he went there with his sports car

almost every day to visit her.

Only after she got pregnant he disappeared.

No, wait. I didn't disappear.

I was living in the Team Base Camp.

Sure, you were living there but you missed her.

And then I ask:

Do we really need to take this test

to prove something so obvious?

It's obvious, Your Honor!

Yes, we do.

The DNA test will be requested. Any objections?

Not from us.

Well, well...

Your Honor, let's imagine for a moment

that each of my client's little girlfriends

decides to file a request for one of those tests.

Poor guy... He'd have no blood to even play soccer.

Counselor...

If each of your client's "little girlfriends" got pregnant,

it would be best for your client to change his job.

The test will be taken.

A new hearing will be scheduled. Thank you.

FEARLESS JUDGE

Hello.

What's up?

What' up, Pedro?

What is it?

Nothing.

It's... nothing.

What do you mean, "nothing"?

I don't know...

I've had it.

You've had it?

What, are you seeing someone?

If you think so...

What happened, Juliana?

Fuck, man...

I'm beginning to like you.

OK, I like you too.

I don't want to force you into anything,

I don't want it to seem... I don't know...

I'll just mind my own life.

On the phone again?

Why are you nervous, mom?

Because of the whole Lucas thing?

It's not just Lucas, it's you too.

You don't seem to understand what's happening, Isabel.

For you, whatever happens is fine.

Mom, don't you remember Lucas helped us once?

- He will help again. - But it's not just help!

It's being a father. Or isn't he?

Because someone is...

You're not the Holy Mother, having a child with Holy Ghosts.

If it's not him, just tell me: "Mom, it's not him."

Because then I'll chase down the real father.

It's just that Lucas' father doesn't let him help...

That man's worthless. I've known him for 40 years.

Now he's saying that...

Lucas will play in Europe, he can't have anyone's child.

Mom, I told you, it's his dad that won't let him help.

- It's not just help! - Stop that, mom.

It's admitting he's the father. That's forever.

You listen to me.

It wasn't you who thought about all of this.

I'm sure it was that lawyer who popped in here with the idea.